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    Realtek No Audio to Right Speaker

    Hello, I have an ASRock X 370 AMD Taichi Ryzen motherboard. I am using the default Realtek audio for my 5.1 logitech surround speakers. I hooked up the speakers to the motherboard audio out and everything works fine except the right front speaker will not play any audio. I made sure the...
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    Vega 64 vs 1080ti

    Hello, I just purchased this monitor (should arrive tomorrow). https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/gaming/32--chg70-gaming-monitor-with-quantum-dot-lc32hg70qqnxza/ I am buying a new system and was leaning towards the Vega 64 to save a couple hundred, pair with my free sync 2 1440p...
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    Data Transfer to New Computer

    Hello, I have an computer that I have been using for years for photo editing / storage. My 2 Tb data drive has about 600 Gb of data on it. What is the best way to move the data from my old computer hard drive to the new 3 Tb drive in my new computer? Both systems have Windows 10 installed in...
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    Threadripper 1900X vs 1800X

    I am going to buy a new Ryzen / Threadripper system in the next month or so. I haven't seen any real reviews of the new 1900X vs 1800X. I know the threadripper motherboards are much more expensive. For gaming / photoshop / general usage, would you guys recommend going with an 1800X or 1900X...
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    Vega Monitor Recommendation

    Hello! I am going to be buying a new Ryzen / Vega system once the video cards are available at the end of July. I currently have a 1080p 60hz Samsung monitor. I am looking at having a monitor with Freesync and 27 - 32" size range. I really am not sure on the refresh rate needed? I am not...
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    Upgrade or re-build / new buy

    Hello, I built a computer back in 2004 using Mechbgon's guide (thank you!). In 2010 I bought a new system from ibuypower. It's been a while and I am getting to the point where I desperately need to upgrade my system. Would you guys do a completely new build / buy or upgrade your system based...
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    Monitor Suggestion 27"

    My current monitor recently quit working after only a year and a half. My old monitor was a 25.5" Asus I had purchased after reading the LCD guide: ASUS VW266H Black 25.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor For a replacement, I am looking at 27" monitors and I am looking for any...
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    New HD Partitions Showing up Unexpectedly

    I just moved my computer to a new home my wife and I bought. I am running Windows 7 Home. When I turned on the computer it said something about system restore.. I didn't see exactly what.. but, it restored an earlier version (I never use this feature). Anyway.. computer is working.. I have...
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    Witcher 2 coming to 360 & PS3 (game informer)

    I was just reading the release date schedules for 2011 for PS3 & Xbox 360. They have a May release date for with Witcher 2 on each console. I guess it's official? http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/01/01/2011-video-game-release-schedule.aspx?PostPageIndex=2
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    Audio Slider to 0 (no sound)

    Hello, I need help with a very frustrating problem. I have a problem that just popped up the last couple of days with my system sound. The sound slider in the system tray / realtek driver keeps dropping to "0" and muting all sound? I uninstalled the realtek device in the device manager and...
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    PC Games 11/2006 - Present

    I bought an xbox 360 in November 2006 & a PS3 in 2008 (99% for blu-ray). I became hooked on live and the ease of use since PC gaming going back to the 80's. I finally have a new computer system (first since 2004). 2004 was the Doom 3 & Half Life 2 PC build :) I picked up Crysis, Crysis War...
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    [H]ard Does New Heat / Noise Test (real world) for 480

    Due to all the controversy on heat / noise. Kyle ran a new test for "real world" scenarios. Interesting read. If you don't like heat / noise he suggests you do not buy this card. I was amazed he could hear the setup downstairs from his office with the office door closed...
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    Buying New System

    I built my last system in 2004, way overdue for upgrade. In 2007 I switched from years of PC gaming to my xbox 360 / PS3. Anyway, I have Cysis (never played) and I will be playing Empire & Napolean Total War. I will also be using the system for quickbooks / web usage and possibly some new...
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    New Havok Demo's From GDC

    I just saw these videos: http://gaming.icrontic.com/news/havok-tells-physx-to-kiss-off/ I know that link is a little provocative (not my wording). If this can be done on mutli-core cpu w/o the need for an add in discrete card, Phys-x may be short lived? The positive thing about the Havok...
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    Quantum Theroy to Xbox Now

    I just read about Quantum Theory moving to xbox as well. Perhaps because shooters tend to sell better on the 360. I am excited for this game. I find it hard to believe that the game was being hyped to compete with Gears of War when it was originally announced / exclusive. Interesting update...
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    Cell Processor is Dead to IBM

    It looks like bad news for cell development. The processor is going to end up being more niche that IBM / Sony anticipated. IBM is stopping development of the cell although they will continue to make it for Sony. I guess this means, other than gaming on the PS3 / PS4 nobody will develop for...
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    "Zune Videos" New Dashboard Update Problem

    It is not really a problem as much as a preference. I download videos on the xbox marketplace. I watch them when I get some freem time (not that often). I had about 50 gaming videos, "the guild" espisodes, and one espisode of how I met your mother series. After the dashboard update it...
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    New Computer Questions / Suggestions

    First post in a while. I have my own business now so, not much time to rebuild a new system (built the one I'm using now, built way back in June 2004). After reading the review Anandtech did on cyberpower pc, I'm going to puchase a new system. Questions below: 1. What YOUR PC will be used...
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    Question on Xbox Originals

    I got out of console gaming (not PC) in the early 90's. I bought a 360 2 years ago and have been loving it more than my PC now. There are quite a few games I missed out on: GTA San Andreas Jade Empire I'm interest in getting them. I know my system will play used games from gamestop...
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    Got a PS3 (blu ray player)

    Last thanksgiving shopping season I picked up an HD-DVD player on sale. Needless to say it didn't last long in the format war (even though I loved it). I was going to pickup a blu-ray player and my wife didn't want to get caught with another piece of junk now that we're digitally downloading...
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    Netflix Problem with Xbox NXE

    I have downloaded the NXE update and linked up my netflix account. I am loving the new interface & movie features. I noticed some problems. Some movies I had watched and took out of my que are still showing up on NXE. Some shows I add aren't going over (not Sony stuff). I just added the 1...
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    Where is the data???

    I had a problems with windows a couple month ago and did a reinstall. Needless to say I don't game on my computer often (mostly my 360 now). I wanted to get back into totalwar because the next in the series is coming out. Anyway... windows reinstalled on hard drive c:/ Games & save game...
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    Windows XP Service Pack 3

    I'm writing from my computer at work. My computer at home started a continual reboot yesterday while my wife was online, getting ready to play the sims. It started with an error that read: generic host process for win32 services It then rebooted if we reported or did not report the...
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    6800 Ultra Died Today! (New ATI 3850 won't insall drivers)

    My title says it all... My 6800 Ultra died today while my wife was playing the Sims 2. I don't play games on my computer that much but, that will change later this year when the new Totalwar game comes out. Currently all gaming is done on my xbox 360! My comp (see sig) was built in 2004 so...
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    Help! Is this my video card's death?

    My wife left the computer on at home this afternoon after finishing updating some data into quickbooks. She said that the computer froze and had some weird data on the screen. After she rebooted it worked and she backed up her work. I went in to the computer room to check out the computer and...
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    Xbox 360 1080p

    I just upgraded my 50" Samsung DLP to a 73" Mitsubishi Diamondtron DLP. The 50" Samsung only displayed 720p but, the new TV dislpalys in 1080p. Everytime I switch to 1080p my xbox goes black... it only displays 1080i or 720p... is this because I'm using output over component cables? My xbox...
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    Xbox 360 / PS3

    I don't think anyone has posted on this yet? Comparison Looks like the consoles are almost on par with xbox leading by a slight edge: After going through another eight games, we've found a few trends that follow both of these consoles around. Outside of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, our findings...
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    Xbox 360 Wireless Network Problem?

    I have a 360 with the USB MS wireless adapter. I have a D-Link DIR 615. I have had my xbox connected to xbox live for months, with a gold subscription. I came home the other day from work and the power had gone out temporarily at the house (this happens from time to time for no reason...
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    Guitar Hero III Broken?

    I buy my games once a year around Thanksgiving / Christmas because gamestop does a buy 2 / get 1 free on used game. Last year I bought 2 new games.. rock band & guitar hero. I played mos of my old games to make sure they worked and just opened up guitar hero. I beat the game but, I'm having...
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    Gamer Tag / Profiles

    I decided to go out and by a wireless router & wireless adapted for my 360 this weekend. I have everything up and running but... I ran into a profile problem. My email address begins with jrphoenix@.......... hotmail account. So I go to use jrphoenix but, it was already in use (I'm...
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    52" LCD or 73" DLP

    I have received some points through my company that I'm going to use for another new TV. In the new catalog they have: 73" Mitsubishi 1080p DLP 4606 points 52" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD 4357 points The catalog has LCD TV's by Mitsubishi & Samsung that are a huge amount of points: 52"...
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    Internet Redirect

    I'm buying a domain for myself. I am self employed agent for a company and they want me to use MIRUS. It seems like MIRUS charges an arm & leg for redirects, someone must be getting kickbacks somewhere? Here is what the company recently sent to all their agents on the (I bolded parts I...
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    Zune / I-Pod

    I'm looking at getting an ipod or a zune that I can use to hookup to my car (my FJ cruiser has an auxillary input for either I think?). I have some in store credit at officemax and I'm looking to possibly buy a zune: Link to Zune Before I buy I have some questions. Keep in mind I listen to...
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    Problems Deleting a File?

    I downloaded the Battlefield 2142 demo yesterday and now the .exe file on my desktop is undeletable? I keep getting the warning that it is in use by another program? How can I get rid of the file? Thank you.
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    Difficulty Opening File?

    I have a new commerical space that I will be leasing in the near future. The builder sent me copies of the blue prints for my contractor to do the build out of my office. The fiels are auto cad files??? (.dwg) Is there a free program that I can use to view the files? Free viewer? I don't...
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    Firefox / Norton Internet Security 2007 (pop-ups)

    Hi, I use the latest version of firefox & just downloaded (updated) Norton Internet Security 2007. I updated from the 2005 version of NIS (subscriptions running out). The 2005 version blocked pop ups and ads on sites excellent in firefox & IE. The new 2007 version block doesn't ads /...
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    What is dual Gigabit Lan for?

    If you can't see signatures, my mobo is a Gigabyte K8NSNXP NF3-250. It has a Marvell gigabit ethernet connector & the Nforce gigabit ethernet connector. What is the point of having 2? Is there any functionality? I was thinking I could run my laptop off the gigabit lan (other port) when I...
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    X-bit Has Their X-fire Review

    I hope this isn't a repost: Link I wish they would have used a 7900 GTX instead of 7800 GTX. I was surprised to see almost every benchmark (at the highest settings) Nvidia getting bested by double or triple the FPS.
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    Dead Computer (no POST)

    Hi, I helped my brother build his first computer from old parts I had, my parents had, and a few new ones :) My brother had his comp in storage for a few months and now the thing is dead no POST, no video out... I swaped video cards with a known good one and no video out. I am thinking...
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    Want to Try Fear (Can my card handle it?)

    Please see my signature & link for system info. I have played HL2 twice, Far Cry twice, and Riddick twice (I hope they come out with sequels to all, I was most impressed with Riddick). Anyway I have been turning to shooters while taking a break from Rome Total War... I want to try FEAR now...